Paring Knife - Different Kinds of Knife
The
kitchen paring knife is quite small in size, typically about 6 to 10 cm long (or a length of between 2 ½ and 4 inches). Designed with a plain edge, a paring knife is intended to be all-purpose, just like chef's knife but smaller in size. A paring knife can be an extension of the hand because of its size and lightness.
The so-called
‘French' paring knives are 2 types of paring knife: one with slightly rounded cutting end, and the other one a sharp angled end. These knives are used for paring leathers.
The paring knife with the cutting edge on an angle has the point squared off -- to prevent slitting the
Bookbinding Paring Knivesleather. It is also quicker than the paring knife with the rounded edge in taking down thickness of leather.
Bird's Beak Parer - used to trim small and spherical-shaped vegetables;
Spear Point Parer - with an edge similar to chef's knife, which can be used for light chopping;
Miniature Boning Knife - has an S-shape and used to bone the meat of small birds;
Sheep's Foot Parer - resembles an animal's hoof and mainly used for peeling and paring; and,
Clip Point Parer - has a cutting edge that curves gently upwards and normally used for cleaning unwanted parts of fruits and vegetables. Note: This paring knife is better as stamped than forged.
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